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Denver City Attorney Manzanares resigns

After an odd episode involving a stolen
city computer, Denver City Larry Manzanares has resigned.

Larry Manzanares notified the Mayor’s Office early Tuesday
afternoon that he has decided to resign his position as City
Attorney. Mayor John Hickenlooper accepted the resignation and
issued the following statement:

“We fully respect Larry’s
decision and wish him and his family the very best during this
difficult time. The fact that he did not want the ongoing
investigation or questions surrounding this situation to interfere
with the important work of the City Attorney’s Office speaks
to the character and integrity he demonstrated during his respected
career as an attorney and District Court judge.”

Manzanares was sworn in as Denver’s
City Attorney on January 4, 2007. Deputy City Attorney Arlene
Dykstra will serve as Acting City Attorney until a new City
Attorney is appointed by the mayor.

Statement from Lawrence A. Manzanares:
“Current events which have been highlighted by the media have
created an untenable distraction for the Mayor’s office and the
position of Denver City Attorney. The position of City Attorney
should be uncompromised by such distractions, and it would be
unfair to the City and to the many fine attorneys in the City
Attorney’s Office to allow such a situation to continue.
Therefore, I believe it is in the best interests of the City and
the City Attorney’s Office that I resign my position as City
Attorney. I have had very many well-wishers and supporters
encourage me to ride out the storm, and while I am grateful for
their support, I believe the continued effectiveness of the City
Attorney’s Office must come first.”